Before choosing your pre or post workout meal, you need to understand what kind of food the body needs. Your pre-workout meal should include all three macronutrients, which are carbs, fats, and protein. Minus the fats, your post-workout meal should contain the same macros. Before your workout, protein helps in increasing muscle protein synthesis, while it helps in building and repairing muscles after your workout. Carbs contain glucose, which provides fuel before your workout, and helps in recovery after your workout. While glycogen is used for short bouts of workout, fats provide fuel longer workouts. With that being discussed, let us take a look at some healthy snacks to put in your gym bag.
